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Double-beam Optical System: Maximum Performance - Minimum Footprint
The Double-beam optical system by Shimadzu (Germany) ensures excellent stability and world class sensitivity/Fully automatic multi-element analysis in flame and graphite furnace mode. It also includes a unique safety feature; a vibration sensor. Shimadzu has introduced a new series of atomic absorption spectrophotometers. The high-performance AA-7000 system with double-beam optics covers the fully automatic multi-element analysis in flame and graphite furnace mode. In parallel, Shimadzu has dev...
Oil/Water Monitoring of Rooms and Storage Facilities
Afriso’s (Germany) Watchdog ÖWWG 3 oil/water alarm unit signals unwanted accumulations of water, fuel oil, diesel, motor oil, vegetable oil, transformer oil as well as antifreeze agents, emulsion or oil-water mixtures. It is used to monitor heating connection rooms, oil storage connection rooms, water connection rooms, laundry rooms, drip trays, shafts, channels or pipes. ÖWWG 3 consists of a control unit and a flexible PTC thermistor probe. In the case of an alarm, visual and a...
New Applications and Capabilities for Leakwise Oil Leak Monitors
GE Analytical Instruments’ (USA) has recently supplied several major oil companies with its Leakwise Oil-on-Water Monitoring Systems to monitor their large tank farms. Multiple Leakwise ID-223/2000 detectors have been installed near tanks to detect tank overfill, hydrocarbon build-up, and oil spills and leakages from pipes, pumps, valves and tank dewatering. Leakwise ID-223/2000 sensors can detect and monitor oil layer buildup in the range of 0.3-25 mm on water or dry ground. They use w...
Versatile LPG Analyser
Netherlands based G.A.S (Global Analyser Solutions) offers a LPG analyser with dedicated external Pressure Facility. This instrument analyses hydrocarbons and sulphur components in various liquefied streams. All system parts like pressurising valve and liquid injection valves are well integrated in GC hardware and GC method. The Pressure Facility controls the pressure in the liquid injection valve during injection, and guarantees highly quantitative data in this way. The unit can also be config...
High Temperature Hydrocarbon Analyser
Baseline-Mocon, Inc., (USA), a subsidiary of Mocon, announces the release of their new heated hydrocarbon analyser for applications that require the sample to stay heated above its dew point. Configured for single point analysis, the Series 9000 H Heated Hydrocarbon Analyser has an active range from less than 30 ppb as methane with the high sensitivity version and up to 50% as methane with the percent level version. Standard outputs include alarm and fault relays, 0-20mA / 4-20mA analog, or th...
NMI Microscope System - Additional Functions Provide Greater Flexibility and Easier Operation RTF
Further software functions have now been added to the NMI (Non Metallic Inclusions in Steel) Microscope System from Carl Zeiss (Germany). The easy to use system makes steel analysis even more comfortable and convenient. The expanded NMI system now offers considerably simplified image acquisition; a particular benefit for variable regions of interest on the sample and automated segmentation of the inclusions. The operation of all functions is very straightforward. The software now includes a gal...
Automated Solution brings Clarity for Natural Gas Analysis
DataApex (Czech Republic) is pleased to announce new significant enhancements for Clarity Chromatography Software available in the new version 2.8. that was released in late October 2009. The brand new optional extension for natural gas analysis (NGA) calculations greatly enhances utilisation in petrochemical industry. Users will have an automated solution for calculating specific natural gas properties at their fingertips. The NGA extension performs the Compression factor, Mean Molecular Weigh...
Programmable Viscometer for Multi-Products References
Sofraser (France) is pleased to launch their new Model 9602 viscosity processor, its new addition to their 9600 Series. The new Model 9602 manages complex applications dealing with up to 8 different products owing to its 8 selectable parameters settings. Owing to its LCD display and user-friendly menu; it is an easy job to configure the sets of parameters for each different product and switch rapidly from one to the others at the start of a new batch. For each product, setting parameters enable...
Fast, Reliable Analysis of Sulphur In Fuels
Thermo Fisher Scientific (USA) announces the introduction of a new analytical package design-ed for use in the petroleum industry which delivers accurate and reliable X-ray analysis. The Thermo Scientific ARL Optim’X Sulphur Analyser provides a compre-hensive analytical package covering from ultra-low to high percent sulfur concentrations in a wide range of petro industry products. It is a compact and reliable WDXRF platform configured with dedicated Multichromators for fast analysis and i...
New Generation of Refinery Gas Analyser
Joint Analytical Systems (Germany) has introduced its next generation of unique and user-friendly analysers for the hydrocarbon processing industry. This special and unique JAS Mach-RGA is based on Agilent 7890 GC platform with dual TCD and a single FID channel. The system is optimised for refinery gases from C1 ~ C6+, CO, CO2, O2, N2, He, H2 and H2S in an analysis time of less than 5 min., using specially coated micro packed & capillary columns. If H2S is required to be analysed, then the...
The Pegasus® 4D GCxGC-TOFMS
The Pegasus 4D gives you four dimensions of analytical resolution for a significantly more complete analysis of complex samples. Separations, which previously resulted in dozens or hundreds of peaks, now yield thousands of individual components from complex mixtures. ChromaTOF® 4.20 software now features peak labelling for both contour and surface GCxGC plots, graphing capabilities and Fisher Ratios that can be exported into peripheral software for additional analysis. Our new Statistical C...
The TruTOF® HT GC-TOFMS
The TruTOF offers continuous full-range mass acquisition rates up to 80 spectra/second for accurate identification of unknown and targeted compounds in complex samples. A unique benchtop design delivers all of the high-throughput benefits of GC-TOF in a spacesaving package. Exclusive Chroma-TOF® 4.20 software with True Signal Deconvolution® provides fast and easy data analysis and clean library searches. The TruTOF also includes environmental reporting software, and offers both electron...
ChromaTOF® 4.20 Now Available
ChromaTOF 4.20, LECO’s exclusive operating software for its separation science instruments, integrates acquisition, processing, and reporting tools into one total data solution. • Enhanced graphics for GCxGC users, including the option of displaying peak labels and peak markers on contour and surface plots • An improved user interface with tabs for easy access to common functions • Statistical compare results and Fisher Ratios that can be easily exported and analysed by p...
Mercury Content in Petrochemicals
PS Analytical (UK) specialise in the determination of Mercury and hydride forming elements such as Arsenic, Selenium and Antimony. We have been supplying laboratory and online process equipment for the Petrochemical Industry for over 25 years. Knowledge of the mercury content in petrochemicals is extremely important not only because of the environmental concern but also because of the damage mercury can cause to petrochemical plants. PSA are proud to announce the first ever Online Process Analy...
New Literature Available to GC Users
Restek (USA) have recently released 3 new technical brochures of particular relevance to GC users in the oil related sectors. ‘New Solutions for Your Petro Analyses’ (pictured above) includes chromatograms, technical tips, and products developed specifically for petrochemical testing. Details recommendations for simulated distillation, PLOT column applications, DHA, D3606, biodiesel, permanent gases and hydrocarbons. (lit. cat.# PCFL1195). ‘Next Generation GC PLOT Columns&rsq...
Metallo Organic Standards
SCP Science - Conostan® (Canada) manufactures and supplies oil-based calibration and verification standards for the analysis of wear metals, lubricant additives and organic fluids. A wide selection of metallo organic standards are available in single, multi and custom blends. Standards are made in ultra-pure, highly processed hydrocarbon oil only; no solubilisers are used, making our standards extremely stable to volatile loss. As the original source of D-Series standards (D-3, D-12 and D-...
Fast, Reliable Sulphur In Fuels X-Ray Analysis
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., (USA) announces the introduction of a new analytical package designed for use in the petroleum industry which delivers fast, accurate and reliable X-ray analysis. The Thermo Scientific ARL Optim’X Sulphur Analyser provides a comprehensive analytical package covering from ultra-low to high percent sulphur concentrations in a wide range of petro industry products. As environmental regulations become stricter, the demand for ultra-low sulphur analysis in fuels...
Laboratory Viscometer Reaches Higher Temperatures
Viscosity specialist Hydramotion Ltd (UK) is pleased to announce an important extension to its ReactaVisc RV3 range of laboratory benchtop viscometers. Ideal for monitoring oil viscosity in the lab, the new ReactaVisc RV3-HT1 can be used at temperatures up to 250°C without requiring any special cooling. Efficient design ensures that sensitive components in the head enclosure are protected from overheating, even though the sensor probe itself is at full fluid temperature. The advantage is tha...
Analysis of Petroleum Samples by DRC-ICP-MS
The analysis of petroleum products (i.e. gasoline, oil, and diesel) presents a challenge for ICP-MS. Owing to the nature of these samples and their associated highly organic solvents, a number of analytical challenges are encountered. First, the high degree of volatility of the samples increases the vapour loading and causes destabilisation of the plasma. This is observed in the form of decreased precision as well as the intermittent shutdown of the plasma. Second, these samples are rich in car...
The Determination of Mercury in Waste Oil Using the Hydra-C Mercury Analyser
It is important to determine the concentration of mercury in waste oil prior to disposal. In the US, any waste oil containing more than 0.2 mg/L mercury is characterised as hazardous waste and cannot be burned for energy recovery. Teledyne Leeman Lab’s (USA) Hydra-C Direct Mercury Analyser provides fast, simple and convenient analyses for these materials without sample pretreatment or production of hazardous chemical waste. The entire analysis takes only 5 - 10 minutes and virtually elim...
Metrohm’s 862 Titrosampler Wins 2009 Silver IBO Design Award
Metrohm is proud to announce that the 862 Titrosampler has been awarded the 2009 Silver Design Award by Instrument Business Outlook (IBO), a Los Angeles-based periodical dedicated to providing strategic information for the analytical and life science instrument industry. The design of the 862’s base sets it apart from other automated titration systems», IBO states, and continues «Building a titrator into the autosampler allowed for a compact footprint while leaving it accessib...
Metrohm Launches the Metrohm Quality Service®
Metrohm has launched its new global service brand, the Metrohm Quality Service®. Metrohm Quality Service® stands for expert services which make sure that each Metrohm instrument works optimally and retains its value throughout its operational life. Metrohm Quality Service is provided world-wide through local Metrohm representatives and regional support centers. Metrohm Quality Service® is customised service. Customers who want to minimise their operating risk can choose service pack...
New PA5 Digital Manometer with Data Management Software for Automated Testing of Oxidation Stability
The new PA5 digital manometer combined with the PetroNet® software from Petrotest Instruments (Germany) form a proprietary data logging and management solution for determining the oxidation stability of fuels, lubricants and oils according to various standards including ASTM D 525, ISO 7536, ASTM D 942, D 2112 and D 4742. A unique feature of the PA5 manometer is the simultaneous recording of temperature along with pressure and time data. For continuous realtime monitoring of bath temperatur...
Simdist Analysers with New Software
Dutch manufacturers; G.A.S (Global Analyser Solutions) offers a comprehensive line of Simdist analysers according to several international standard methods from ASTM, DIN and IP. The new release software processes EZChrom datafiles fully automated, and generates boiling point distribution reports, quality reference data reports and other relevant data like physical distillation correlations, cut point tables, RVP, MOV and NOACK results.
Versatile Spectrometer for a Host of Industrial Applications from 900-2500 nm
NIRQuest from Ocean Optics (Netherlands) is a fibre optic near-infrared spectrometer easily adaptable for cost-effective on-line process control measurements from 900-2500 nm. NIRQuest represents the next generation of optical sensing technologies that are moving from the lab to the process line. Flexible detectors, light sources and sampling optics result in instruments more easily implemented into the process stream. The modular approach of systems such as NIRQuest makes multiple-point sampli...
Gas Injection for GC Made Easy
Joint Analytical Systems GmbH (Germany) has recently introduced a new unique and user-friendly easy and exact reproducible Gas Injection for GC Applications; GICU. With GICU it is possible to fill the GC sample loop with well-defined pressures. It is also very easy to calibrate and to run gas samples under the same or similar conditions. GICU can handle different gas samples with different pressures. Arguably its most important benefit is that it is possible to adjust the sample loop pressure fr...
Easy, Reliable TAN Measurement
GR Scientific’s (UK) Aquamax TAN (total acid number) titrator has been designed to offer maximum specifications and features whilst being priced at a very competitive level. This user-friendly titrator conforms to ASTM D664 for determination of acidic constituents in petroleum products, lubricants and transformer insulating oils. The Aquamax TAN, which comes with a 5 year warranty, offers specific titration programs depending on the expected TAN of the sample. This instrument includes a d...
Web-based Selector Tool for ICP Instrumentation
Teledyne Leeman Labs (USA) announces a webbased selector tool for ICP instrumentation. Are you puzzled by which ICP is right for your application? No need to be. Teledyne Leeman Labs helps you find the best instrument configuration for your sample type. Visit their website to use the New ICP Selector at: http://www.leemanlabs.com/ICP_Selector/icp.aspx. Just answer a few questions and find out which ICP configuration (e.g., axial, radial, dual view, array detector, or PMT) is the perfect fit.
New Sulphur, Nitrogen and Halide Analyser
US manufacturers Antek (a PAC company) new MultiTek™ is the only instrument on the market that combines testing for sulphur, nitrogen, and halides all in one. Compact, powerful, automa-ted, and multi-configurable, it’s the perfect solution to today’s increasing demand worldwide for fast, accurate detection and analysis of unwanted chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, and corrosive elements. MultiTek™ is a valuable process optimisation tool that will deliver faster ROI and...
PetroSpec’s QuickSpec®
PetroSpec’s portable QuickSpec® ethanol purity analyzer delivers simple, fast, accurate analysis of gasoline-grade ethanol in the field. It’s a low-cost solution to quickly determine water and denaturant content of ethanol anywhere throughout the ethanoldistribution system. Terminal operators and others need to know at all times that they are receiving fuel ethanol that meets the ASTM D 4806 standard. The rugged, user-friendly QuickSpec® lets producers know precisely the puri...
C, N, S, Cl in One Single Analysis Cycle
With the EA® 5000 from Analytik Jena (Germany) The sulphur, nitrogen and carbon analysis is performed simultaneously and highly sensitively; after which, the chlorine content is automatically measured. This is the first time that all four elements can be automatically identified in one single analysis cycle; however the instrument does not have to be converted for this purpose. The multi EA® 5000 has a unique modular principle, which means that the system can be constructed individuall...
The MultiTek™ Delivers Precise Results
Antek’s MultiTek™ is the only instrument on the market that combines testing for sulfur, nitrogen, and halides all in one. Compact, powerful, automated, and multi-configurable, it’s the perfect solution to today’s increasing demand worldwide for fast, accurate detection and analysis of unwanted chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, and corrosive elements. Because MultiTek™ delivers precise results with high sensitivity and unmatched versatility, it’s a valuabl...
Specialist in Petroleum Test Equipment Has Settled Down in Halsteren, The Netherlands
In March 2009 Zematra BV, well-known for their expertise in Petroleum Test Equipment, moved to their new larger premises in Halsteren. For 17 years we served the European (petro)chemical industry from our offices in Hoogvliet. Due to the addition of new lines and new services we needed a better equipped building to accommodate our personnel, warehouse, production and service activities. The building is conveniently located alongside the A4 motorway between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The last part o...
PetroilQuant™ Analytical Package for XRF
As quality and environmental demands on the petroleum industry become stricter, key elemental contaminants require ever-lower levels of quantification, for example, tighter regulations on sulfur (S) in light fuels and reducing FCC catalyst poisons nickel (Ni) and vanadium (V) and catalyst fines aluminum (Al) and silicon (Si) in heavy fuels. The proven ability of Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WDXRF) analysis techniques to produce highly reliable and repeatable results is increasingl...
Fast, Automated Cloud and Pour Point
Designed to provide highly accurate cloud and pour point temperatures of petroleum products during cooling, ISL’s automated Mini Cloud & Pour Point Analyzer is compact, portable and delivers fast results (30°C in less than 30 minutes, and quick pour point correlation with no flow @ 0.1°C determination). Easy button operation involves placing a tube filled with test specimen on the sample changer and pressing the OK key. MPP 5Gs’ powerful built-in cooling system with selec...
Alcor’s Micro Carbon Residue Tester
Alcor’s MCRT-160 provides safe, simple measurement of a petroleum product’s tendency to thermally degrade and form coke under high temperature pyrolyzing conditions. The operator only has to weigh the initial and final samples and start the test, which allows the lab personnel to perform other tasks during the testing cycle. The MCRT-160 automatically executes the factory programmed ASTM D 4530 test program. Plus, for added convenience and versatility, it can even be programmed to au...
Turbine and Diesel Portable Process Analyser
PetroSpec’s TD PPA provides the most complete, global analysis of turbine diesel and jet fuel blends. Using unique infrared analysis the TDPPA combines both near- and mid-infrared information to evaluate for multiple analytes and physical properties simultaneously and is rugged enough for lab or field use. Monitor product quality, optimise fuel and additive blending, ensure government compliance, verify chain of custody, and minimise trans-mix and contamination problems. Proven performance...
MicroDist Offers Supreme Features with Proven Success
ISL’s new distillation analyser, the MicroDist gives results in less than 10 minutes. This revolutionary analyser does not require manual cleaning, which provides lower cost and maintenance to your company. The MicroDist is in direct correlation with ASTM D86, as well as ATEX safety requirements with flameproof explosion protection. PAC’s MicroDist offers supreme features with proven success and repeatability within MicroDistillation technology. PAC.
The New Age in Flashpoint Testing
Using a unique patented flashpoint method, the Miniflash flashpoint tester from Grabner Instruments (Austria) offers best repeatability and unmatched versatility for petrochemical flashpoint testing. By using only 1-2 ml sample volume and by testing the flashpoint in a completely sealed metal cup, the MINIFLASH guarantees highest safety and eliminates the risk of open fires commonly associated when testing flashpoint in refinery laboratories. Operating a classical Pensky Martens flashpoint test...
New Penetrometer Offers Ease of Use and the Latest Technology
Penetration value of samples is mainly dedicated to semi-solid and solid bituminous materials, greases, petroleum waxes and has many applications in other industries (food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical…) to determine the consistency of the products. Normalab (France) has launched its 3rd generation of automatic penetrometer with improved technology. NPN Tech has been designed for a maximum ease of use and control from the operator’s point of view. Based on proven mechanical technology...
Economic Automated Pensky Martens Flash Point Analyzer
Herzog’s economical HFP 339 provides automated determinat-ion of flash point with low cost of ownership, providing faster, simple determinations with unprecedented ease of use. The HFP 339 boosts test productivity for products with higher flash points because it can start with an accelerated heating rate, and then automatically switch to the standard heating rate at the appropriate temperature. Once detected, results are corrected for barometric pressure and displayed on an easy-to-read d...
Antek’s Sulfur Express
Perform quick, accurate sulfur detection inside or outside the laboratory with Antek’s Sulfur Express. Detect a wide range of sulfur levels – from high to low – consistently, with results in less than 6 minutes. No compressed gases are required; samples are easily loaded into an automatic sample injector, and results are displayed in real time on the unit itself or remotely via its handy USB interface. Antek’s Sulfur Express is capable of testing a wide variety of fuels,...
Flame sensor technology with self-learning function
The flame sensor technology guarantees matrix-optimised, reliable, quantitative combustion using the elemental analyser multi EA 5000. Even unknown samples, whose properties are unidentified, can be analysed soot-free, precisely and reliably today. Complete combustion occurs by means of intelligent process guidance in which the sample is first pyrolysed using inert gas. The pyrolysis products are then burned in the pure stream of oxygen. This is when the actual oxidation process takes place....
New “How-To Calibrate” Videos Will Keep Your Instruments on Target!
Brookfield Engineering (USA) introduces a new series of free online training videos detailing how to verify calibration of Viscometers and Rheometers. Available to registered customers at www.brookfieldengineering.com under “Support/Video Clips,” customers can view them whenever they have a question about the calibration check procedure. These videos demonstrate Brookfield’s recommended method for performing a comprehensive calibration check on Viscometers and Rheometers in d...
Water Intake Protection using Fluorescence Monitors
The protection of municipal drinking water producers and industrial plants water intakes from oil and hydrocarbon contamination has long been a problem for users of rivers, lakes and oceans. Potential pollution sources include ships and barges with oily bilge wastewater or cargo spills, local surface traffic accidents with fuel spills, upstream industrial plants with oil leaks in cooling water, storm-water and other plant discharges. Low maintenance oil in water monitors using fluorescence bas...
Low Power, Big Benefits
Recent advances in wavelength dispersive X-ray instrument (WDXRF) technology allow new, lower power instruments to achieve impressively similar results to traditional high power systems with significantly lower cost and auxiliary support. The Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM’X (Fig. 1) featuring Ultra Closely Coupled Optics (Fig. 2) and the patented, miniaturized SmartGonio™ is ideal for accomplishing demanding routine analyses across a full-range of fuel and lubricant applications....
New Compact Recirculating Cooler by Julabo
The new compact recirculating cooler F250 by JULABO is a budget-priced, basic, and user-friendly instrument designed especially for routine application in day-to-day laboratory work. The unit cools with a closed circuit and uses only between one and 2 liters of refrigerant. The working temperatures range from +5°C to +40°C with a temperature stability of ±0.5°C (PID-control). The easily adjustable pump has a pressure capacity of 0.35 bar with a minimum flow rate of 15 l/min. A...
Mini-Reactor System- High Pressure Pyrolyzer with Catalyst Reactor
CDS has introduced the first and only mini high-pressure pyrolysis reactor system. Scientists studying new biomass feed stock, coal, oil or polymer reactions need to understand how these materials break down in a reactor at varying conditions with catalysts. The high-pressure pyrolyzer allows them to study both high temperature & pressure on a small scale while passing the pyrolyzed gas through a catalyst bed. This system will offer the scientist and chemical engineer a time and money sav...
Exemplary Bioplastics Leader Relies on Instrumentation Range to Optimise Production
NatureWorks LLC, a global leader in the bioplastics industry based in Minnesota, is using a variety of material characterisation tools from Malvern Instruments (UK) to accelerate product development and achieve market leading quality standards. NatureWorks is the world’s leading supplier, under the trade name Ingeo™, of polylactic acid, a high performance polymer with a carbon footprint significantly lower than conventional petroleum-based alternatives. Data generated using the Visco...
New Chromatography Columns and Consumables Catalogue
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., (USA) have announced the release of the 2010 – 2012 Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalogue. Offering 540 pages of innovative and proven chromatography tools, including many novel and unique additions, the new catalogue makes the broadest collection of tools and techniques readily available to meet all needs, from sample preparation to separation and analysis. This makes it a must-have reference for laboratories utilising any form o...